Summary

  • News updates for 8 May 2017

  • TLC release new song Haters

  • Katy Perry, Cher and Madonna react to Emmanuel Macron being named French President

  • Ed Sheeran says writing songs is like therapy

  • Warning: Third party content may contain ads

  1. Au revoirpublished at 16:01 BST 8 May 2017

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    Right that's it. Monday done.

    That wasn't so hard in the end was it?

    Especially once Harry Styles put us out of our misery and delivered his new video. Such a tease that lad.

    TLC released a new tune too, MGMT are working on their own and Katy Perry, Madonna and Cher got into the spirit of the French election.

    Plus if you're student overdraft is running into the deep red, just give Nicki Minaj a shout...she's happy to help apparently.

    Scroll down for all that and more and we'll see you tomorrow, same time, same place.

  2. LISTEN: Blind rapper Stoner on gigging with Giggspublished at 15:50 BST 8 May 2017

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    When Stoner toured with Giggs, he had a little trick that helped him gauge the crowd

    When blind rapper Stoner toured with London grime star Giggs, he had a little trick that helped him to gauge the crowd.

    He told BBC Introducing in Berkshire what is was.

    Listen above.

  3. Eurovision: UK and Spain singers come together for Ed Sheeranpublished at 15:42 BST 8 May 2017

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    So we're properly in Eurovision mood now we know our former champ Katrina is back involved (scroll down).

    Lucie Jones had better be in the mood as she's our UK entrant this year.

    This weekend, she warmed up her vocal cords at a pre-Eurovision party by knocking out an Ed Sheeran cover, alongside Spanish counterpart Manel Navarro.

    Check it out above.

    Next time these two meet it will be serious business.

  4. Meet the 13-year-old piano prodigypublished at 15:26 BST 8 May 2017

    The Guardian

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    Here's a 13-year-old piano prodigy who may be worth keeping an eye/ear out for.

    Misi Boros from Hungary has released his debut album on all your usual streaming sites.

    The youngster says he practices "six to seven hours a day" and you can see evidence of that above.

    If only we didn't have to work eight hours each day we could do that, easy.

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  5. Nicki Minaj says she'll pay college tuition fees for fanspublished at 15:14 BST 8 May 2017

    BBC Newsbeat

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    But only if you're a straight-A student... which unfortunately rules us out.

    The singer (who may live to regret making this offer) says she'll pay college tuition fees for fans if they can prove they've got the grades.

    Responding to dozens of fans on Twitter asking for help with money, Nicki promised to help Josh (below) amongst others in the future.

    Naturally, people soon sent her screen-grabs of report cards proving their 'A-list' status and term-time financial breakdowns.

    There's never been a better time to hit those books kids.

    Read more.

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  6. Country legend Loretta Lynn in hospital after strokepublished at 15:03 BST 8 May 2017

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    The Queen of Country Music Loretta Lynn is recovering after suffering a stroke last week.

    According to her official website, the 85-years-old singer sought medical treatment, external at a hospital in Nashville after having a stroke at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee.

    According to the statement, she is “responsive and expected to make a full recovery.”

    Loretta, who has a packed live schedule for 2017, was forced to postpone some dates as a result of the diagnosis.

    A BBC Four documentary Loretta Lynn: Still A Mountain Girl, was broadcast last year.

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    Loretta talks about her childhood growing up in the Appalachian mountains

  7. Paris Jackson favourite to play Madonna in biopicpublished at 14:48 BST 8 May 2017

    Daily Mirror

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    Well, Madonna may not be giving it her official backing but producers of the proposed Blonde Ambition film apparently know who they want to play a young Madge in 1980's New York.

    The Daily Mirror say Michael Jackson's 19-year-old daughter Paris is now the favourite to land the role.

    (We should work in casting as she was actually one of our own picks when we first reported the story a few weeks back).

    A film source told the Mirror: “Madonna is not supporting the film yet but the makers are hoping to cast someone who she will love.

    “At the moment they are in talks with Paris.

    “If she agrees it will be a massive coup for ­producers as Madonna is a big fan of Paris.”

    She could make a great Madonna, if indeed the film ever sees the light of day...

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  8. Miley Cyrus hits back at critics over hip hop commentspublished at 14:39 BST 8 May 2017

    BBC Newsbeat

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    US pop star Miley Cyrus has been having a go at people who are having a go at her for having a go at the current state of hip-hop.

    In a Billboard article, external, in which she also spoke about quiting drugs, she revealed she liked Kendrick Lamar's single Humble because it wasn't derogatory towards women, unlike lyrics in some other new rap music.

    "I can't listen to that," she said.

    "That's what pushed me out of the hip-hop scene a little. It was too much 'Lamborghini, got my Rolex, got a girl...' - I am so not that."

    However the singer, who has gone in a more country direction of late, says her comments were taken out of context.

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    She posted the above pictured to instagram along with the following comments.

    "When articles are read it isn't always considered that for hours I've spoken with a journalist about my life, where my heart is, my perspective at that time, and the next step in my career.

    "Unfortunately only a portion of that interview makes it to print, & A lot of the time publications like to focus on the most sensationalized part of the conversation.

    "So, to be clear I respect ALL artists who speak their truth and appreciate ALL genres of music (country, pop, alternative .... but in this particular interview I was asked about rap)."

    Clear? Crystal.

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  9. Watch Depeche Mode cover David Bowiepublished at 14:18 BST 8 May 2017

    Depeche Mode kicked off their Global Spirit Tour in Stockholm over the weekend and the band rolled out a classic Bowie song.

    Depech, who headlined the 6 Music Festival in Glasgow in March, treated the audience to a cover of Heroes. 

    Watch the fan shot video below

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  10. Will Young, Seal and Chaka Khan form TV supergrouppublished at 14:02 BST 8 May 2017

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    God, we hope they perform a medley of their hits on the opening night show on the new BBC singing content Pitch battle.

    Can't you just imagine Evergreen segueing into Kiss from a Rose before ending with a thunderous I'm Every Woman?? 

    Sadly it probably wont happen as they are among the artists joining judges Kelis and Gareth Malone on the new Saturday night show.

    It will see Kelis and choir master Malone joined by a different guest judge each week.

    DNCE's Joe Jonas and US star Bebe Rexha are also involved in the competition, which will include a series of choral challenges partly inspired by the movie Pitch Perfect.

    The six part series kicks off this summer.

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  11. Finally...published at 13:43 BST 8 May 2017

    We've waited, like four hours for this. 

    Luckily time flies...and so too does Harry Styles. In a black coat. Over the Isle of Skye in Scotland.

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    Totally worth the wait?

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  12. Noah Cryrus makes MTV awards debutpublished at 13:32 BST 8 May 2017

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    The younger-and-as-yet less famous of the Cyruses made her debut at a major award ceremony when she performed her song Stay Together at the MTV Movie and TV awards at the weekend.

    Backed by some skaters working a half pipe, 17-year-old Noah Cyrus managed to avoid the same sort of scandal that engulfed her sister Miley, when she grinded up against Robin Thicke during his performance of Blurred Lines at the MTV VMAs in 2013.

    Instead the rather more demurely attired Noah even self-censored some of the naughty lyrics in her song.

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    Pitbull, Camila Cabello & J. Balvin also performed their track Hey Ma, which saw Camila descend from the heavens, sitting on top of...a car engine?

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    Read more about the awards, which saw Emma Watson win the award for best big-screen actor - the first gender-neutral prize the ceremony has given out.

  13. Why has Kanye disappeared from social media?published at 13:03 BST 8 May 2017

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    Kanye West has deleted both his Instagram and Twitter accounts. Or rather, they have both been deleted.

    The rapper had ranked in the top 50 most-followed Twitterers, with over 27 million followers.

    Easy come, easy go.

    So what is he up to? New album? New government position?

    Stay tuned.

  14. Ed Sheeran: Writing songs is like therapypublished at 12:43 BST 8 May 2017

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    Ed Sheeran on the power of songwriting.

    Ed Sheeran is the latest star to be castaway on a hypothetical desert island.

    The singer-songwriter, who is spending a ninth week at the top of the album charts with Divide, appeared on the Radio 4 show on Sunday.

    He told presenter Kirsty Young that he can write four or five songs a day and gets great catharsis out of working out his problems out on an acoustic guitar... for your benefit.

    Listen to a short clip above and to the full show here.

    Read more: What did we learn from Ed's DIDs.

  15. Still waiting on that new Harry Styles video...published at 12:19 BST 8 May 2017

    Come on Harry.

    Drop it now please and then we can all move on with our lives.

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  16. Eurovision winner Katrina to return as UK spokespersonpublished at 12:02 BST 8 May 2017

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    Then...

    Are you all revved up for Eurovision this weekend?

    Now, 20 years after she won the Eurovision Song Contest for the UK with her hit Love Shine a Light, Katrina Leskanich is back as a spokesperson to announce the results of the 2017 UK jury vote.

    The 62nd Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final takes place this Saturday live from the International Exhibition Centre in Kiev, Ukraine and will be broadcast live on BBC One at 20:00 BST with Graham Norton at the controls.

    Katrina said: “I am honoured and delighted to be invited to be the spokesperson for the UK at Eurovision this year. It makes it extra special as this year is the 20th anniversary of my win in 1997 with Love Shine a Light.”

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    ...and now

    Lucie Jones will represent the UK and she said: “It's been 20 years since Katrina won Eurovision so it is SO exciting that she is back this year! 

    "She's a huge inspiration to me and one of the reasons I wanted to be a part of this huge competition, that means so much to so many people. I am so excited to be here in Kiev getting ready to perform at the final!”

    Mel (of Mel and Sue fame) Giedroyc and Scott Mills host the Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals live on BBC Four on Tuesday and Thursday.

  17. Guns 'N Roses and The Who to put on joint-headline headline tour...published at 11:43 BST 8 May 2017

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    ...in South America.

    Wooooo-oh Sweet Child of...My Generation...

    You know that friend who always wants to get to the gig early to see the support band?

    Well, they're certainly justified here...

    Rock 'n' roll giants Guns 'N Roses will be joined by 60s legends The Who for a joint headline slot in September at Rio De Janeiro’s Rock In Rio festival, before they both head to Argentina for a show in Buenos Aires.

    More South America shows are expected.

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  18. MGMT tease new musicpublished at 11:18 BST 8 May 2017

    Pitchfork

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    Flower power

    US psych rockers MGMT have promised an album this year and the band have now revealed a sneak preview of coming attractions "to wet your whistles".

    A suitably psychedelic behind-the-scenes video shows footage of the making of the record spliced up with random artsy images of birds, trees, the sun... oh, and the band bowling.

    The accompanying caption to the video below confirms that the album will be called Little Dark Age.

    It says: "We want you to be excited. Here's a "making of" teaser video by@avidmacnutt to wet your whistles with audio visual scraps from the germination of the forthcoming album LITTLE DARK AGE ."

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  19. Coming up...new Harry Styles video - probably flyingpublished at 10:47 BST 8 May 2017

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    Like waiting around for the cable guy we hope Harry drops his new video before we head home today.

    As it stands all we know is he's sets to release a new video on 8 May. Which is today.

    Last month, we brought you images of the singer (or at least his doppleganger) being suspended above a cliff top.

    So we're hoping he'll be flying high around this blog page before the day is out.

    Some of you simply cannot wait...

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  20. TLC have a message out to all the Haters out therepublished at 10:26 BST 8 May 2017

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    TLC are proving to be the musical equivalent of a bus...you wait 15 years for a new song and then two show up within a fortnight.

    T-Boz and Chilli have shared another new cut from their forthcoming 2017 album.

    The mildly electro-sounding Haters sends a message to all the, well, haters out there and says: "People are going to say what they say / We don't care any way".

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    The girls will doubtless perform the new track at their first UK gig ever at London's Koko venue tomorrow night.

    Haters, for your own sake, stay away.